Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Local news outlets across the country are providing essential, up-to-the-minute information aimed at keeping communities safe. Even in cities under virtual lockdown, the news media has been recognized as an “essential service” for public health and safety, alongside hospitals and grocery stores. Local news outlets…
SPRINGFIELD — As part of its COVID-19 response, Lane County has identified a temporary respite site in Springfield where unhoused individuals can receive services, including a safe place to sleep, meals, showers and medical screenings. The site in Springfield is the Memorial Building owned by…
United Way of Lane County (UWLC) has launched a Community Response Fund to support local nonprofits’ efforts assisting those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Lane County. Moneys will be invested in local programs offering food relief, rental assistance, child-care assistance, healthcare services, support for…
Coast Fork Kiwanis received $62,000 from the previous Stovall Fund to invest with the CG Community Foundation – “our soon-to-be-realized 501(c)(3) fund,” said club president Donald Ehrich. The CG Community Foundation receives, holds, invests and administers contributions and gifts for the benefit of the community,…
Thank you for being a loyal Chronicle reader. This morning we launched a new, clutter-free news site at chronicle1909.com. It’s faster and easier than ever to get the important southern Willamette Valley news that matters to you. The new site brings more and better changes…
Ron Hartman You know the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting close to home when it starts claiming our stage heroes. Country artist Joe Diffie, who announced on Friday that he was being treated for coronavirus symptoms, died Sunday. He was 61. Diffie had five No. 1…
Creswell 76 Station has set up safety guidelines for employees and customers. A hand-sanitizer stand is available inside the convenience store. Photo by Erin Tierney/The Chronicle CRESWELL — Oregon this week lifted the prohibition on self-service gas in response to Coronavirus, but it won’t affect…
As the scope and threat of the coronavirus pandemic becomes clear, people all over the world hunger for two things: an effective vaccine and truthful information about the disease. The former may be more than a year away, but the latter is critical to stemming…
New equipment encourages interaction with classmates. CRESWELL — In February, $50,000 worth of new playground equipment was unveiled at Creslane Elementary School – equipment purchased after two years of fundraising by the school’s PTO – and students with special needs were as enthusiastic as their…